Airline Fees And Common Sense: Prohibiting Ancillary Charges Would Not Benefit Passengers
While few people like paying the various ancillary fees that most airlines assess in some way these days, virtually no one will like the ultimate outcome if the government were to prohibit or control them, which would be higher overall ticket prices and fewer flights. Fees added onto the actual cost of the ticket are […]
Air Italy leads Europe’s national airline branding. What’s in a name?
When the Sardinian airline Meridiana rebranded as Air Italy earlier this year it was a reminder that a brand that appeals to national pride is still tempting in aviation. Air Italy and its minority shareholder Qatar Airways sensed an opportunity to fill the ‘flag carrier’ brand gap expected to open up upon Alitalia’s demise. Alitalia […]
Jet2.com named Airline of the Year at Glasgow Airport
Jet2.com has won Airline of the Year 2018 at the Annual Glasgow Airport Awards. We beat a number of other airlines to win this coveted prize, which the Jet2.com team at Glasgow Airport richly deserve for all their hard work and dedication to ensure that our customers depart for a lovely holiday. This is the […]
American Airlines CEO warns that higher fares are coming due to fuel prices
The world"™s largest airline could have an uptick in prices. American Airlines CEO says consumers will likely pay more in ticket prices due to rising fuel costs eating into airline profits. Doug Parker, the CEO, said in a call with analysts and reporters that if fuel costs go any higher, so will airline fare. American […]
World’s best frequent flyer programs for 2018 named at ‘Freddie’ awards
And the envelope for the top frequent-flyer program goes to … Virgin Australia. The airline’s Velocity program took home the coveted title at the 2018 «Freddie» awards, an Oscars-like award ceremony recognising the top travel loyalty programs. Virgin Australia dominated the airline categories for the «Middles East and Asia/Oceania» region, winning «Program of the Year», […]
Venezuela, Panama to restore envoys, resume airline service – Maduro
Venezuela and Panama will restore ambassadors and allow for the resumption of airline service, turning the page on a diplomatic dispute between the two countries, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told reporters on Thursday. Venezuela this month cut commercial ties with a group of Panamanian officials and companies, including regional airline Copa, for alleged involvement in […]
Airline will pay one lucky person $4,500 a month to travel around the world
A European airline is hiring one lucky person to travel around the world"¦ for $4,500 a month! WOW Airlines is looking for a "Travel Guide" for the dream job. The lucky hire (and a best friend) will move into a fully-furnished apartment in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland. But it doesn"™t sound like you"™ll be there much, […]
American, Delta And United Are World’s Most Valuable Airline Brands
A report from valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance on the world’s most valuable airline brands has revealed that US carriers American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United are the most powerful, even though their values dropped in 2017. American Airlines is the world’s most valuable airline brand once again in 2018, despite its value […]
Say farewell to Virgin America
Virgin America, the cheeky US airline with the cool purple interiors, over-the-top marketing campaigns and the clever aircraft names («Virgin & Tonic,» anyone?) will finally disappear from the skies Tuesday night following its 2016 acquisition by Alaska Airlines. The last flight, 1947, will depart from Los Angeles for the airline’s home hub in San Francisco […]
U.N. agency urges mandatory training to combat human trafficking on flights
Airlines should offer mandatory training to prevent human trafficking, the United Nation"™ aviation agency said in a new document that could further empower cabin crew on the front lines of global efforts to combat such trafficking. Civil aviation authorities should "require" carriers to teach staff to identify and respond to trafficking, the International Civil Aviation […]
